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Work History
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Karen Clarke

Summary

Professional caregiver with strong background in providing compassionate and personalized care. Adept at collaborating with healthcare teams to achieve optimal outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, known for strong communication skills, empathy, and patience. Skilled in daily living assistance, medication management, and maintaining safe environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Carer

Good Companion
08.2017 - 10.2021


  • Managed medical appointments for clients, ensuring timely attendance and accurate communication of information between healthcare providers and family members.
  • Assisted clients with mobility challenges, utilizing appropriate transfer techniques and mobility aids to prevent falls.
  • Reduced client hospitalizations by closely monitoring health conditions and proactively addressing potential health risks or concerns.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting assistance while maintaining dignity and privacy of the clients.
  • Maintained a clean and comfortable home environment for clients, performing light housekeeping duties, meal preparation, and laundry services.
  • Enhanced clients'' emotional well-being by engaging in meaningful conversations and providing companionship during daily activities.
  • Contributed to effective team communication among other caregivers or healthcare providers involved in the client''s care plan resulting in seamless coordination of service provision.
  • Responded promptly to emergencies or changes in health conditions by contacting appropriate medical professionals or emergency services as needed.
  • Improved clients'' quality of life by providing personalized care and support tailored to their individual needs.
  • Developed individualized care plans for each client based on their unique needs, preferences, goals while ensuring adherence to professional standards.
  • Maintained meticulous records of client information including medications administered, vital signs monitored, incident reports filed to ensure accountability and transparency in care delivery process.
  • Collaborated with family members to address concerns or provide updates on client progress, fostering strong relationships between caregiver and families.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

Education

No Degree -

Auckland Teachers College
Auckland, AUK

Bachelor of Arts - Romance Languages

Auckland University
05.1985

Skills

    Excellent relationship- building skills

    Using my initiative when necessary or desirable

Accomplishments

*One full-time year of a counselling diploma/degree (Weltec)

*Certificate for teaching English to refugees

* Mentoring teenage girl through the YMCA

*Setting up and running Meetup groups

Timeline

Private Carer

Good Companion
08.2017 - 10.2021

No Degree -

Auckland Teachers College

Bachelor of Arts - Romance Languages

Auckland University

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